Topic: TYPES OF BRAKE PADS
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
Already a Member?
Click Here to Login
Not yet a Member?
Click Here to Register for Free!
Former Member
Send PM
Canada
Joined: 3/9/2008
Posts: 164
Vette(s): 70 VETTE 350/300HP, AUTOMATIC, ALL STOCK EXCEPT FOR MILD CAM,LAGUNA GREY, 3:55 POSI GEARS
Going to replace my brake pads, any suggestions on what type of pads, do i replace with ac delco

SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)
Jimmy, I would go with semi-metallic riveted brake pads.
corvette440hp
Former Member
Send PM
Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
If you have a choice, get riveted pads of whatever material you decide on. It takes a better quality material to accept rivets than bonding does. Hollow rivets also allow a way for worn material to exit instead of scoring the rotors.
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)